The BRAAI TONG - 69cm
The DONKEY TONG
Donkey Tong 69cm
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THE BRAAI MASTER – Made for Flippin’
The Donkey Tong is still longer and stronger than the rest. Designed to grill and flip like a boss with a uniquely designed flat head. We call it a'head' of its time.
Built to Last a Lifetime, and it even comes with a built-in bottle opener.
Pair it with the Donkey Long Tong for the ultimate braai setup!
Handmade in South Africa.
GIFT READY - comes handwrapped, all you have to do is gift it!
Crafted from quality materials, handmade to last.
- 304 Food-grade Stainless Steel
- White Oak Handles
- ProNature - 0% Vox and UV protection wood treatment (food compliant)
- Solid Brass Rivets
- 3mm Stainless Steel Bottle Opener
- 301 Spring Stainless Steel for a strong tong kick. The Donkey's kick.
Click click.
• Built-in bottle opener
• Sliding lock
• Wooden handles for a firm grip
Length: 69cm (long enough to not bend and braai)
Weight: 580g
Clean your tong.
When your tong gets a little dirty, wash his head with warm water and dishwashing liquid. To finish, polish with a scrub sponge and cream detergent.
South Africa nationwide shipping.
FREE Local Shipping for orders over R1000
Shipped domestically within 2-4 business days.
Over Night shipping available at checkout.
Please contact us if you need an emergency tong for a gift, a last minute braai or an adventure.
Returns:
It is tough to let go of a strong tong, but if a return is needed, please contact us and have a look at our FAQs.
Please note: The product must be unused/undamaged and the original packaging in tact.
This is a legacy piece. One that carries more than just food. It carries stories, shared meals, and fires remembered.
Every Donkey Tong 69cm is hand-wrapped and hand-boxed before it leaves our workshop. Treated with the care it deserves.
This tong is designed around food. From boerewors to thick-cut steaks, it grips, lifts and turns cleanly, letting the fire do its job while you do yours.
This isn’t built for shelf life. It’s made to live at your braai, to be used hard, wiped down, and used again. Designed specifically for handling meat.
This uniquely shaped head is specifically designed to ensure that you grip your meat without tearing it.
FAQs about the donkey tong
The Donkey Tong 69cm is for food. The uniquely designed head flips meat without piercing or tearing it. For steaks, boerie, patties and braaibroodjies, this is your tong. Made for food over fire! For managing your flames, wood and coals, use the Donkey Long Tong 80cm.
If you enjoy any form of cooking over fire, then you need a Donkey Tong 69cm. It gives you the perfect distance from the heat and even better control over your meat.
Yes, while it was originally designed for real wood fires, it works just as well with gas and charcoal braais! No matter what you’re cooking on, whether it is a Weber kettle, Big Green Egg or gas braai, the Donkey Tong 69cm is a game-changer for any form of grilling.
Yes, it’s packaged and ready to impress on arrival! We use a special handwrapping technique that will score you some serious brownie points.
Please note: the courier waybill is stuck to the outer packaging. If you’re sending it directly as a gift and don’t want the shipping label visible, leave us a note at checkout and we’ll double wrap it for you.
Yes. We offer standard typed engraving for an additional R200 and a custom handwritten engraving option for an additional R300. It’s a great way to turn a fire tool into a legacy piece. Contact us for any corporate gifting solutions.
A perfect option for Father's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gifting.
Warm water, dishwashing soap and a good scrub. Nothing works better than elbow grease. These are built like Donkeys. Durable, hardworking, reliable. In other words, quite low maintenance. Dry it properly afterwards and it’ll stay looking like new for years.
Unfortunately, our Donkeys are not dishwasher safe, mainly because they won’t fit.
Our tongs are built to last a lifetime and use high-quality materials. If you experience any issues, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
No. The Donkey Tong 69cm is made from 304-grade stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and made to last. Fires are tough. Your tools should be tougher.